Mickela continues her adventures in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand), with the Maori iwi (tribe) of Ngati Whatua Orakei to celebrate Matariki, the Maori New Year. This celebration represents a time when whanau (family) come together to look back to the past, reflect on the present, and look forward into the future, of making wishes for a brighter year to come!

Mickela continues her adventures in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand), with the Maori iwi (tribe) of Ngati Whatua Orakei to celebrate Matariki, the Maori New Year. This celebration represents a time when whanau (family) come together to look back to the past, reflect on the present, and look forward into the future, of making wishes for a brighter year to come!

Mickela goes back to one of her favorite countries in the world, the Republic of Ireland, but explores an entirely new region to her - the Wild Atlantic Way North coast of the island! From making music with the world-renowned Irish band Kila outside of Sligo to jumping in a trad session on fiddle in Donegal, Mickela gets a view into the hidden gem of Ireland!

Mickela goes back to one of her favorite countries in the world, the Republic of Ireland, but explores an entirely new region to her - the Wild Atlantic Way North coast of the island! From making music with the world-renowned Irish band Kila outside of Sligo to jumping in a trad session on fiddle in Donegal, Mickela gets a view into the hidden gem of Ireland!

Mickela visits Northern Ireland for the very first time, exploring the natural beauty and legend of the Giant's Causeway. Along the way, she meets with traditional bodhran-maker Seamus O'Kane, becomes a warrior queen through Irish Festival Dance, and gets a few steps in with the Highland Dances of Derry.

Mickela visits Northern Ireland for the very first time, exploring the natural beauty and legend of the Giant's Causeway. Along the way, she meets with traditional bodhran-maker Seamus O'Kane, becomes a warrior queen through Irish Festival Dance, and gets a few steps in with the Highland Dances of Derry.

Continuing her Northern Ireland adventure, Mickela ends Season 7 in the capital city of Belfast. Over 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement, the city's turbulent past has inspired the next generation of young artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs to continue the peace process through art and music, the revitalization of the Irish language, and the rebirth of an iconic whiskey distillery.

Continuing her Northern Ireland adventure, Mickela ends Season 7 in the capital city of Belfast. Over 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement, the city's turbulent past has inspired the next generation of young artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs to continue the peace process through art and music, the revitalization of the Irish language, and the rebirth of an iconic whiskey distillery.

Mickela's first trip to the island of Taiwan brings her to dance with the country's most prominent dance company in Taipei, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre; to eat in one of Taipei's most famous night markets; to find mindfulness through tea in the Alishan Forest; and to dance with indigenous contemporary dance company, Bulareyaung Dance Company.

Mickela's first trip to the island of Taiwan brings her to dance with the country's most prominent dance company in Taipei, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre; to eat in one of Taipei's most famous night markets; to find mindfulness through tea in the Alishan Forest; and to dance with indigenous contemporary dance company, Bulareyaung Dance Company.